Alfred S. Faust Middle School vs Union School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfred S. Faust Middle School
East Rutherford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
240 students
Union School
Rutherford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
399 students
| Measure | Alfred S. Faust Middle School East Rutherford, New Jersey | Union School Rutherford, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #251 of 440 | #86 of 440 |
| National rank | #4153 of 15,369 | #332 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 240 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 6.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 58% |
| city | East Rutherford | Rutherford |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 66.1).
- •Union School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Union School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 62%).
- •Union School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.8% vs 51.7%).
- •Alfred S. Faust Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.2).
- •Union School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 240.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alfred S. Faust Middle School better than Union School?
On the Success Index (US), Union School ranks higher (89.4 vs 66.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alfred S. Faust Middle School and Union School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between East Rutherford and Rutherford in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfred S. Faust Middle School: 240. Union School: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred S. Faust Middle School and Union School rank in New Jersey?
Alfred S. Faust Middle School is 251st of 440 and Union School is 86th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).